The parasite then survives in the fish’s mouth by feeding on the host animal’s mucus ― the only known example of a parasite replacing an organ of its host.

Tongue-eating parasite arrives in UK after being brought in with box of fish Kirsten Robertson Published June 22, 2022 12:23pm Updated June 22, 2022 12:53pm Comments ...

Tongue-eating parasites have been found in a container of sea bream that was refused entry at a UK port. A container of fish that was meant for human consumption underwent a routine health check ...